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NASA: CREATE THE FUTURE

August 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Technology, design

Geo-magnetic rotary motor

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This is a rotary motor powered by a voltage source in combination with the Earth’s magnetic field. This motor can be scaled from very small to very large to accommodate a variety of applications.

An electromagnetic coil is the main element which is fixed to an axis of rotation. The axis must be designed for very low friction for max efficiency. The electromagnetic coils terminate in conductive brushes, akin to those in most brushed DC motors. These brushes contact two “C” shaped metal patches that each circumscribe an arc of approximately 170-175 degrees. These two patches are charged with a positive and negative DC charge. When the electromagnet is placed on its axis and makes contact with these elements it will be prone to align itself with the Earth’s magnetic poles. Once the electromagnet aligns with the poles, there must be enough inertia in the electromagnetic rod, (or flywheel) to carry it an additional 5-10 degrees beyond equilibrium. At this point, the contact brushes will transition to the adjacent (oppositely charged) patch, and the polarity of the magnet will be reversed and it will again travel 180 degrees before reversing polarity once again.


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NASA TECH BRIEFS:FUTURE DESIGN CONTEST

August 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Technology, design

AutoSkyBot

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I have created the ultimate flying machine ever build by human hands. I call it the AutoSkyBot it’s a VTOHLJATT- Vertical Takeoff Hover Landing Jet Arial Terrestrial Transport. Consumer uses are Air Taxi Cab, Air Ambulance, Multi-role Fire Department fire suppression vehicle, SKY crane, Skyscraper construction Platform, Skyscraper rescue vehicle, Skyscraper external fire suppression system, Selective Logging, Shipping Container Automated Delivery Vehicle. Power line maintenance. Handicapped, elderly, special needs vehicle.


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NASA:Ares I-X Rocket

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Technology

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NASA’s first test flight for the agency’s next-generation spacecraft and launch vehicle system is launching in 2009. The test flight, called Ares I-X, will bring NASA one step closer to its exploration goals — to return to the moon for more ambitious exploration of the lunar surface and to travel to Mars and destinations beyond.

The Ares I-X flight will provide NASA an early opportunity to test and prove hardware, facilities and ground operations associated with the Ares I crew launch vehicle. It also will allow NASA to gather critical data during ascent of the integrated Orion crew exploration vehicle and the Ares I launch vehicle stack — data that will ensure the vehicle system as a whole is safe and fully operational before astronauts begin traveling into orbit.


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